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Any advice for a specialist in NYC to monitor my post-RP PSA?
So, still "undetectable" (ie <0.05), but I've been advised to get the
PSA
checked every 3 months. So, can anyone chime in to recommend a specialist to help me monitor my
PSA
? I assume a urologist is in order, unless my
PSA
does increase. Or maybe even just a GP?
So, still "undetectable" (ie <0.05), but I've been advised to get the
PSA
checked every 3 months. So, can anyone chime in to recommend a specialist to help me monitor my
PSA
? I assume a urologist is in order, unless my
PSA
does increase. Or maybe even just a GP?
Ribotom
in
Prostate Cancer Network
10 months ago
LUPRON CASODEX FAILURE NOW WHAT
My
psa
started to go up while unicycle-a first, in November, pas rose to 8, since then and after a disaster of my cancer set up here, my pas has gone to 20. My testosterone has gone up from around 3 max to over 9 so no idea how or why this happened while on cycle.
My
psa
started to go up while unicycle-a first, in November, pas rose to 8, since then and after a disaster of my cancer set up here, my pas has gone to 20. My testosterone has gone up from around 3 max to over 9 so no idea how or why this happened while on cycle.
billyboy3
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 days ago
Seal49
Started with pmr diagnosed and Rheumatologist decided it is
PsA
. HD it since April. Started prednisone at 25 mg and reducing. Now at 10 mg and started on methotrexate to speed up the prednisone reduction. Rheumatologist wants it done asap.
Started with pmr diagnosed and Rheumatologist decided it is
PsA
. HD it since April. Started prednisone at 25 mg and reducing. Now at 10 mg and started on methotrexate to speed up the prednisone reduction. Rheumatologist wants it done asap.
Seal49
in
NRAS
7 months ago
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Failed Pluvicto
My
PSA
is now rising rapidly and scans show many new mets and growth in old ones, from skull to feet and everywhere in between. I'm in my 80's and wondering how much time and when this will get painful. I don't want any more aggressive treatments that might get me a few more months.
My
PSA
is now rising rapidly and scans show many new mets and growth in old ones, from skull to feet and everywhere in between. I'm in my 80's and wondering how much time and when this will get painful. I don't want any more aggressive treatments that might get me a few more months.
jersy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
radiation or no radiation
RP Dr V Patel march 2020 (T3b, negative margins and negative lymph nodes) and
PSA
undetectable until Sept 2023. Started at 0.021 and now Feb 22nd 2024 at 0.052. Seeing Dr Grass at Moffitt and Dr SANTOSH YAJNIK at Medical College of WI who just came over from Univ of Chicago.
RP Dr V Patel march 2020 (T3b, negative margins and negative lymph nodes) and
PSA
undetectable until Sept 2023. Started at 0.021 and now Feb 22nd 2024 at 0.052. Seeing Dr Grass at Moffitt and Dr SANTOSH YAJNIK at Medical College of WI who just came over from Univ of Chicago.
Peppertree602
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 months ago
I introduce myself to you
That's it Take care of yourself, I live in France, I was born in April 1963, I am married and I stopped my professional activity 10 months ago Diagnosed 09/2019,
PSA
6.4, Biopsy: 6 Gleason 7 (3+4) right samples, 1 sample left side Gleason 8 (4+4) . Radical Prostatectomy 11/2019.
That's it Take care of yourself, I live in France, I was born in April 1963, I am married and I stopped my professional activity 10 months ago Diagnosed 09/2019,
PSA
6.4, Biopsy: 6 Gleason 7 (3+4) right samples, 1 sample left side Gleason 8 (4+4) . Radical Prostatectomy 11/2019.
graal05
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 months ago
[b]HOW LONG TO GET YOUR TESTOSTERONE BACK TO NORMAL (4-500) AFTER 4 MOS Treatment WITH ORGOVYX. It is now 5 months post treatment with Orgovyx.[/b]
Post 20 imrt TX, 5 months post 4 mos. tx with Orgovyx, got my final blood labs:
.2
PSA
free.1 ,very happy with this!
Post 20 imrt TX, 5 months post 4 mos. tx with Orgovyx, got my final blood labs:
.2
PSA
free.1 ,very happy with this!
JWS13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Do I need 6th Pluvicto infusion? PSA undetectable for 6 months.
PSA
undetectable (<0.02) since June (it was 0.31 in early May when accepted into trial with relatively low burden PSMA-avid lesions). Aug 4 CT/bone scans showed significant reductions in size and activity of lesions (prior to 3rd treatment).
PSA
undetectable (<0.02) since June (it was 0.31 in early May when accepted into trial with relatively low burden PSMA-avid lesions). Aug 4 CT/bone scans showed significant reductions in size and activity of lesions (prior to 3rd treatment).
LongTimeRunning
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
deciding whether to do pluvicto with hemoglobin around 8
PSA
22. Gleason 9. ADT for 7 years, failed zytiga after being on it for 3 years, failed 3 rounds of doxetaxol this past fall. Radiation treatments to pelvis in 2021 and spine, hip in 2023. Had BRCA mutations so tried Lynparza January 24.
PSA
22. Gleason 9. ADT for 7 years, failed zytiga after being on it for 3 years, failed 3 rounds of doxetaxol this past fall. Radiation treatments to pelvis in 2021 and spine, hip in 2023. Had BRCA mutations so tried Lynparza January 24.
LJGD
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
PSA moving way too fast .
My prostate was removed 2002 at which time my
PSA
went to -0 . Five years later it came back and since than it kept on going up very slow till 2020 when I had COVID-19 which almost killed me . As soo as I started feeling better my
PSA
went from 12 to 25 in a very short time .
My prostate was removed 2002 at which time my
PSA
went to -0 . Five years later it came back and since than it kept on going up very slow till 2020 when I had COVID-19 which almost killed me . As soo as I started feeling better my
PSA
went from 12 to 25 in a very short time .
Bowmaster
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Just completed a whole gland TULSA procedure
This was salvage treatment after failure of SBRT by MRIdian in Mar 2020.
PSA
nadir after SBRT was 2.4 and it rose to 5.3 just 3 years later, when a PSMA scan showed 2 possible tumours within the gland. A subsequent biopsy confirmed local tumour recurrence with Gleason 4+4.
This was salvage treatment after failure of SBRT by MRIdian in Mar 2020.
PSA
nadir after SBRT was 2.4 and it rose to 5.3 just 3 years later, when a PSMA scan showed 2 possible tumours within the gland. A subsequent biopsy confirmed local tumour recurrence with Gleason 4+4.
Packidge
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Stage 4 A Prostate cancer
PSA
was 11. Has a history of prostrate cancer. Was wondering if we should get another opinion regarding getting surgery first. The dr wants to treat it aggressively. Any advice on what to expect, next steps appreciated. More Information: Hi father died of prostrate cancer as did his uncle.
PSA
was 11. Has a history of prostrate cancer. Was wondering if we should get another opinion regarding getting surgery first. The dr wants to treat it aggressively. Any advice on what to expect, next steps appreciated. More Information: Hi father died of prostrate cancer as did his uncle.
SherryKahn
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
fatique
PSA
at diagnosis was 349 eventually dropping to 0.5 has started doubling over past 4 months and is now 4 - have had several other targeted radiation sessions on pelvis area without much success - the pain and continued fatigue one year after chemo i find very hard - i try to walk with friends as this
PSA
at diagnosis was 349 eventually dropping to 0.5 has started doubling over past 4 months and is now 4 - have had several other targeted radiation sessions on pelvis area without much success - the pain and continued fatigue one year after chemo i find very hard - i try to walk with friends as this
Nyon
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 month ago
Might blood be good news?
As of today, I'm waiting for definitive results from a
PSA
(after infusion #1,
PSA
dropped slightly) but of the above symptoms, the only one I still have is blood in the urine. All the discomfort and rectal pains have gone.
As of today, I'm waiting for definitive results from a
PSA
(after infusion #1,
PSA
dropped slightly) but of the above symptoms, the only one I still have is blood in the urine. All the discomfort and rectal pains have gone.
CrocodileShoes
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
PSA going in wrong direction
Visit with my MO revealed a
PSA
increase from .21 in August to .7 today. Seems the numbers are defying the treatment. Thoughts anyone?
Visit with my MO revealed a
PSA
increase from .21 in August to .7 today. Seems the numbers are defying the treatment. Thoughts anyone?
Jvaughan0
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
8 months ago
Advice please
He was due to start radium 223 january 24 but its been postponed until his better, but how can he get better when his
PSA
is increasing weekly and his red bloods cells decreasing, his consultant hasnt offered any help towards his low blood results, also his cancer his now in his hip, sternum, spine
He was due to start radium 223 january 24 but its been postponed until his better, but how can he get better when his
PSA
is increasing weekly and his red bloods cells decreasing, his consultant hasnt offered any help towards his low blood results, also his cancer his now in his hip, sternum, spine
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
PSMA PET Scan????
Also pre treatment cough has returned, (was diagnosed with lung mets as well as bone and lymph node).No scans have been ordered, and seems as though they are only monitoring my
PSA
levels, and will be "Reactionary" rather than "Proactive". Never a mention of ordering a PSMA PET scan. Why is that?
Also pre treatment cough has returned, (was diagnosed with lung mets as well as bone and lymph node).No scans have been ordered, and seems as though they are only monitoring my
PSA
levels, and will be "Reactionary" rather than "Proactive". Never a mention of ordering a PSMA PET scan. Why is that?
TommyCarz2
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
5th Pluvicto tomorrow
My husband's lab work for tomorrow's treatment shows a new low on his
PSA
, 7.9. Again there are blood numbers that are in the "low" range but last time the Doctor Wasn't concerned and we were able to return to Mexico 3 days after treatment.
My husband's lab work for tomorrow's treatment shows a new low on his
PSA
, 7.9. Again there are blood numbers that are in the "low" range but last time the Doctor Wasn't concerned and we were able to return to Mexico 3 days after treatment.
Karirudy
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Dental Issues with Finesteride
PSA
has been slowly rising and hit 2.8. My urologist put me on finesteride. It prevents the conversion of T to DHT. Five weeks after starting on it I experienced an onslaught of dental problems. Very sensitive teeth both top and bottom on left side.
PSA
has been slowly rising and hit 2.8. My urologist put me on finesteride. It prevents the conversion of T to DHT. Five weeks after starting on it I experienced an onslaught of dental problems. Very sensitive teeth both top and bottom on left side.
fast_eddie
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 months ago
Shawty got low, low, low, & the Beat goes On. PSA update!
https://youtu.be/ckKFxMw6z0c?si=uEmAdIKQg-1jg-Hw https://youtu.be/9lkfrtztqEY?si=EBG_OJ3pB1LcBRQ0 I dunno why it's still droppin' almost a year post 28 IMRTs but I ain't gon complain 😜 Maybe I have Someone to watch over me https://youtu.be/g8J2Gb-hMIY?si=FYnNKgYTgkpdC4ud Life is Beautiful https
https://youtu.be/ckKFxMw6z0c?si=uEmAdIKQg-1jg-Hw https://youtu.be/9lkfrtztqEY?si=EBG_OJ3pB1LcBRQ0 I dunno why it's still droppin' almost a year post 28 IMRTs but I ain't gon complain 😜 Maybe I have Someone to watch over me https://youtu.be/g8J2Gb-hMIY?si=FYnNKgYTgkpdC4ud Life is Beautiful https
dockam
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 months ago
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